Elevate a Plain Lampshade with a Pleated Fabric Finish
Here at Blackbird Cottage, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as transforming everyday home essentials into something special with a bit of…
Transform Ordinary Candles with Craft Paint
If you’re looking to add a touch of charm to your home, painting taper candles is an easy and delightful project….
Creating a Feminine Spring Table Setting: A Step-by-Step Guide
There’s something magical about Spring—the way nature begins to unfurl its blooms, the days stretch longer, and the air becomes fragrant…
A Sweet Coffee Corner in the Kitchen
Creating a cozy coffee corner in your kitchen is a way to add romance and practicality to your daily routine. At…
Hello Spring!
If you watch a lot of YouTube decorating or interiors accounts, you most likely see seasonal decorating videos. I’ll admit to…
Our First Year at Blackbird Cottage
When we lived at Greengate Farm, I wrote a round up post every year. I found it interesting to document the…
5 Things I Love About Our Old House
In the last post, I told you about the things I did not like about our cottage when we first looked…
Things I Didn’t Like About Our Cottage
AND HOW WE PLAN TO IMPROVE COTTAGE LIFE It’s unusual to title a post ‘Things I Didn’t Like About our Cottage’….
Goodbye To Green Gate Farm
We moved to Green Gate Farm on April 19th, 2018. But this year is different from every other as we remember…
Goodbye Farm Bucket List
It’s almost time to leave the farm forever. We can’t leave without finishing what we began and saying goodbye in the…
Full Farmhouse Tour 2023
Over the past five years, Mr GGF and I have worked tirelessly on the renovation and rejuvenation of the farmhouse. At…
Inexpensive Ways to Freshen Up the House
Welcome to 2023! Yes, it’s a new year. So let’s talk about ways to freshen up the house and make it…